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BEEF BRAISED WITH ONIONS, HONEY AND BAY LEAF
2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 3-inch squares
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter as needed
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to taste
Salt
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cups dry white wine
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons honey, preferably Greek thyme honey
Pat dry the meat and set aside. Heat butter in a large, wide pot over low heat and cook onions until wilted (12-15 minutes), remove them and set aside. Add oil to pot, increase heat to high, and brown meat, turning so as to brown on all sides. Return onions to pot, season with salt, stir, add peppercorns, wine and bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to very low and simmer slowly for about 1.5 hours. Add honey and stir to combine, simmer 1 more hour (adding water if needed). Sauce should be a thick deep brown when finished.Serves 6 to 8 |
